VISION AND MISSION

To rid the world’s oceans of plastic, we must effectively tell the story of The Ocean Cleanup to new and seasoned supporters of The Ocean Cleanup. The Copywriter will instill the brand voice within themselves and oversee its consistency across various channels, ensuring that our mission is recognized across the globe.

“Communications as a discipline has a unique and central role at The Ocean Cleanup. Our main task is to oversee the day-to-day management of one of our most important assets: our brand; an attractive promise driving funding and buy-in from stakeholders globally. We are looking for top talent to join us in exciting work to uphold and improve our image continuously. Professional warning: some level of craziness may be required!”– Joost Dubois, Communications Director

RESPONSIBILITIES

Every day, something is said about The Ocean Cleanup; someone is writing about us on social media, reporting on us in various media outlets, or simply sharing our story through word of mouth. Our story, visual identity, and Boyan make up the brand identity for our organization, which together carry our financial success. It will be your key responsibility to ensure that The Ocean Cleanup’s written storytelling is kept cohesive, accurate, engaging, and motivating. You will be the editor-in-chief for all written communications on behalf of the organization in a public-facing medium. You will draft and write long and short-form pieces on behalf of The Ocean Cleanup, assisting team members in various ways, including speech writing for the CEO. You will sign off on blog posts, website text, and internal communication. You will own the tone of voice for the organization that seeks to rid the world’s oceans of plastic.

Key tasks include (but are not limited to):

Editor-in-chief for all written communications on the website, blog posts, social media, scientific publications, and more
Lead and manage freelance copywriters on project-based assignments
Drafting speeches and written content for important milestones and updates
Support the PR & Media manager and the Community Manager with drafting Q&A for our spokespersons, press, and the community, requiring know-how and a know-who within the organization
Plan, outline, draft, and manage quarterly and annual reporting for the foundation and major funder updates. This includes curating the team and the content necessary to keep the pertinent stakeholders informed
As the organization, its technology, and its communications evolve, you will manage all messaging and the tone of voice for the entire organization, sometimes from the germ of a new idea or perhaps later in the process. Still, it is your responsibility to ensure that it is consistent, transparent, factual, and compelling
Strategize and develop new content for our four pillars: ocean, rivers, science and research, and recycled catch.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor or master’s degree in communications, creative writing, journalism, or a similar field
At least three years experience as a copywriter, especially working for a company with a strong brand image
Native English-language skills (note: we write in US English)
Proven track record of collaboration with multiple stakeholders, both on a project and long-term basis
Experience working as an editor, with strengths in copywriting, and speech writing

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Strategic thinker, yet able to quickly execute when needed
Self-starter; independent worker
Takes initiative to get answers and find out more, takes a journalistic approach to hunting down the necessary information to tell the story
Able to prioritize when managing many stakeholders’ top priority
Enjoys telling a captivating story, even with (seemingly) dry content
Knows when to push when necessary, but also to back down when exchanging ideas, strategizing, and executing with earnest stakeholders
Comfortable reiterating the brand story to a multitude of high- and low-stakes contacts
Enjoys a good joke (both verbally and written)

We encourage you to include a copywriting portfolio in your application.

A case assignment may be part of the hiring process.

Please note: because we are a non-profit, our salaries reflect that of an organization fully reliant on donations, rather than that of a commercial entity

Conducting a pre-employment check is part of our recruitment process.

Starting from:: ASAP
Work permit needed:: European Union; A valid European Union work permit is highly preferred for this position. However, feel free to send an open application so we can contact you if an opportunity arises in your country.

Interviews have started, but please feel free to apply, as we might consider new applications.